Advert Description for TIH102052BR
Elm Drive
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire
EN8 0RX
01992 629485
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Salary range: between £24,796 and £25,185
Pay details: H2 (Pro-rated salary; term time only role)
Start date: November 2025
Full-Time SEN Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term to July 2026
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, skilled, and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. This role involves working with children both within and outside of the mainstream classroom, as well as providing support across the wider Federation.
Applicants must have prior experience working in a school setting. Experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs would be highly advantageous.
This is a fixed term full-time position, paid at Grade H2. While the role is full-time, we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate.
The successful candidates will:
* Work as part of a team in a supportive environment
* Be a warm and caring person, who puts the needs of the children first
* Ideally have previous experience of supporting children of primary age at a 1:1 or small group level
* Be confident in observing, assessing and planning for children's individual needs and next steps in conjunction with the class teacher and SENDCO.
* Use a range of supportive resources and interventions under advice from the SENDCO
* Be willing to take part in training opportunities
* Have great organisational and communication skills
We can offer
* A welcoming and supportive experienced team
* A school that truly believes in inclusion
* Continued Professional Development opportunities
* Children who are excited about learning
We also offer the following additional benefits
* Staff will be entitled to a golden day, which is an additional day of holiday of their choice, every academic year.
* A dedicated well-being team who offers support to our staff and arrange team events which take place throughout the year.
* We have an on-site secure staff car park which is provided free of charge.
* Ongoing professional development and training courses to support staff within their job role and to achieve their potential.
We are a happy and popular school with a positive and therapeutic ethos as well as a supportive SEN team who have a passion for inclusion. We have large classrooms and a stunning outdoor learning environment including Forest School. We were last inspected by Ofsted in March 2024 and were judged as continuing to be a good school. "This is a safe, happy and nurturing school. Pupils are keen learners. Staff know the pupils well. They do their best to meet pupils’ individual needs. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. The school treats each pupils as an individual and helps all to shine." Ofsted March 2024 This is a post starting immediately that would be suitable for applicants with some level of experience. The successful applicant would be working as part of a team working across the school. The Brookland Federation is committed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service. A successful appointment will depend on appropriate references and a satisfactory DBS check.
Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a thriving and welcoming school set within attractive grounds, which we share with our partner, Brookland Junior School We pride ourselves on having a friendly, dedicated, and supportive team of teachers and support staff,
As part of the Brookland Federation, we are a two-form entry Infant and Junior School, admitting 60 children per year group. Our provision also includes a Nursery class with a capacity of 56 places, offered across two daily sessions. A limited number of 30-hour childcare places are available, with additional extended provision offered at Lulu's preschool located within our school grounds.
Teaching staff work collaboratively in year group teams to deliver a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum, supported by experienced teaching assistants. We foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where both children and staff can thrive.
Our curriculum is designed to be creative, rich in real-life experiences, and carefully planned to inspire and motivate pupils. This approach ensures that every child is given the opportunity to succeed and develop a love of learning.
Following our successful Ofsted inspection in March 2024, the inspector noted:
This is a safe, happy and nurturing school. Pupils are keen learners. Staff know the pupils well. They do their best to meet pupils’ individual needs.
* Staff keep pupils safe and set high expectations for behaviour.
* Pupils enjoy their outdoor learning and the range of after-school clubs.
* The school has planned a curriculum that is exciting and engaging. Teachers know what knowledge to teach and when.
* Leaders have prioritised reading. Skilled staff teach a well-constructed and effective phonics programme. In all lessons, pupils revisit known sounds, learn new ones, and practise blending these sounds together.
* The school promotes pupils’ personal development well. Pupils know that it is important to treat people with kindness and to respect difference. They learn about diverse families and cultures from Nursery onwards.
* Staff enjoy working at the school. They value the training they receive to improve standards. They appreciate the well-being days and being part of a supportive team.
We would encourage you to contact the school for more information, please look at our website or contact the school office on 01992 629485 to arrange a visit or a phone call from a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Closing date: Thursday 6th November
Interview date: Tuesday 11th November
Enjoyment of Learning, Achievement for All
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